Context Clues Determine Meaning

What does the word peculiar mean in the sentence below?

Allison worried because Avery had been acting peculiar all week.

• odd

• mean

• normal

• friendly

The water trickled down the rocks.

Which word is closest in meaning to trickled?

• rushed

• flooded

• dripped

• wandered

What does the word barely mean in the sentence below?

The cave was so dark that Ken could barely see anything.

• only

• hardly

• empty

• scary

For ALL sentences in this assignment, use context clues to determine the antonym for each underlined word. The word you select should fit in the blank of the second sentence in each set.

When I first met the new neighbors, they seemed a bit rude.

Over the years, I learned they were actually very _______ people.

• exotic

• chaotic

• friendly

• taut

The argument was so **heated** that bystanders began to take notice. What does **heated** mean in this context?

• Physical

• Intense

• Cold

• Friendly

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The phrase "his answers were succinct during the interview" implies that "succinct" means:

• Rude

• Lengthy

• Clear and brief

• Confusing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In the sentence "Despite the arduous journey, the climbers reached the summit, their faces beaming with elation," what does "arduous" most likely mean?

• Dangerous

• Easy

• Challenging

• Quick

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When a character in a book is described as having a "gregarious" personality and enjoys being around people, what does "gregarious" mean?

• Introverted

• Sociable

• Shy

• Antisocial

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

The sentence reads, "Her mellifluous voice could soothe even the most troubled soul." What does "mellifluous" most likely mean?

• Harsh

• Soft

• Musical and sweet-sounding

• Unpleasant

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word in the paragraph below. Rana grew up in Denver and her speech was sharp and crisp. However, her grandfather had a beautiful country drawl. Not only did he tell great stories, but his words slowly poured out like sweet honey. She loved the way he lingered on each vowel of the words he spoke.

• to speak in another language

• to speak in a fancy, proper way

• to speak in a sharp, crisp way

• to speak in a slow manner by elongating (or drawing out) vowel sounds